IELTS Speaking Part 3 - Communication Tools and Skills IELTS Speaking Part 3 Masterclass High-Frequency Topic 18: Communication tools and skills 1. Study Material (Lý thuyết) 2. Practice Exercises (Bài tập) Q1: Is it popular for children to use cell phones in your country? Yes, it is. [Point 1] Smartphones have become quite helpful for school-age children. [Extension] The various apps allow kids to learn math, science, language, and other subjects. Aside from being easier to understand, the colourful graphics and sounds make learning more fun. So parents willingly purchase such phones for educational purposes. [Point 2] And of course, there are many game applications that kids love to play on their phones. [Extension] They can play such games on their own or together with friends. In fact, some kids prefer their phones to toys and other games. More perspectives: Parents —restrictions on children's cell phone, time and data limited Changes —cell phones are prevalent and part of a child's life Usage —pass the time, Internet research, social media Q2: What are the advantages and disadvantages of using cell phones? [Point 1] Cell phones have many benefits, such as giving us access to information and the ability to contact our friends and colleagues wherever we are. [Extension] We can now access any information, take pictures, contact friends and do many more things easily anywhere. [Point 2] On the downside, they can become addictive, especially with young people. [Extension] The addiction to chatting with friends and playing games can become a serious distraction for a lot of people, and prevent them from enjoying life. More perspectives: Relaxation —cell phones help people relax, entertaining apps, help with social anxiety Apps —gaming apps cost money/waste time, learning apps, fitness apps Dangers —people being distracted, causing traffic accidents, receiving nuisance calls at midnight Q3: Do you think the skill of handwriting might one day disappear? [Point] I think that people already write a lot less because of new technology, but I believe that artistic handwriting like calligraphy will still be with us. [Extension 1] Because most of our communication is done through computers and mobile devices, most people nowadays do not do much handwriting in their daily lives, and it is very rarely used for work. [Extension 2] In spite of this, beautiful handwriting is an ancient art form in its own right and remains popular to this day, so I see no reason why it would be in danger of disappearing in the future. More perspectives: Schools —some assignments need to be done with a pen Cultural heritage —more people in China than other count...